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These records contain curatorial office records of exhibits held at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute between 1951-1978 including exhibition catalogues and planning materials for exhibition events.

Identification:

CAI ARC 2007.12

Language:

English

Arrangement of the Records

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Scope and Contents of the Records

These records contain curatorial records of exhibits held at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute between 1951-1978. The materials include exhibition catalogues, invitations to exhibition events, lists of invitees and attendees to exhibition events, press releases, newspaper and magazine articles about the exhibitions and occasionally correspondence about insurance, costs and scheduling with other institutions collaborating on or co-hosting exhibitions.

History of the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute

In 1950 Sterling and Francine Clark chartered the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute as a home for their extensive art collection. Opened to public in 1955, the Institute has built upon this extraordinary group of works to become one of the most beloved and respected art museums in the world, known for its intimate galleries and stunning natural environment. One of the few institutions in the United States that combines a public art museum with a complement of research and academic programs, including a major art history library, the Clark is now a leading international center for research and discussion on the nature of art and art history. Building upon the founders' legacy, the Institute has recently unveiled its master plan for the twenty-first century, which fosters the Clark's commitment to providing space for its expanding research and museum programs while maintaining the unique character of its beautiful rural setting.

Acquisition Information

Processing Information

Dani Ryan, archives assistant, processed these materials in May, 2007. Staples were removed and materials were re-housed in acid free folders and boxes.

Related Material

Related or similar material can be found in the following series in the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute Records, Williamstown, Massachusetts: Curatorial Office Records of Charles Cunningham;
Curatorial Office Records of Jennifer Lovett;
Curatorial Office Records of Lisa A. Jolin;
Curatorial Office Records of Stephen Kern;
Curatorial Office Records of the American Paintings Catalogue; Curatorial Photographic Services Orders; Records of the Curator of Paintings; Publications from the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute; Director's Office Records of Exhibitions; Director's Office Records of David Brooke, 1980-1994.